Quickstart Guide
Get up and running with Plugindash in minutes
1. Create Your Account
Start by signing up for a Plugindash account. It's quick, easy, and free to get started.
- Visit our registration page
- Enter your email address and choose a secure password
- Verify your email address
- Complete your profile with your name and company information
2. Upload Your Plugin
Once your account is set up, you can upload your first WordPress plugin.
- Log in to your Plugindash dashboard
- Click on "Add New Plugin" in the sidebar
- Upload your plugin ZIP file
- Fill in the plugin details (name, description, version, etc.)
- Set your pricing model (free, one-time fee, or subscription)
- Click "Publish" to make your plugin live
3. Set Up Automatic Updates
Configure your plugin to use Plugindash's automatic update system.
- In your plugin's PHP file, include the Plugindash SDK
- Initialize the SDK with your plugin's unique identifier
- Set up the update checker in your plugin's main file
- Test the update process by releasing a new version
For detailed instructions, see our Automatic Updates guide.
4. Monitor Your Plugin
Use Plugindash's analytics to track your plugin's performance and user base.
- View installation statistics
- Monitor active installations
- Track revenue for paid plugins
- Analyze user feedback and ratings